RTS Transit Center Receives New Construction Recognition Award from the Building Owners and Managers Association of Rochester News October 06, 2016 - RTS announced today that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Rochester has selected the RTS Transit Center as the recipient of the New Construction Recognition Award. October 06, 2016 in Monroe County RTS announced today that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Rochester has selected the RTS Transit Center as the recipient of the New Construction Recognition Award. Read more
RTS Introduces New Text Message and Email Alerts to Provide Customers with Up-to-Date Information News October 04, 2016 - To make it easier for customers to get the most up-to-date information about RTS news, events, routes, and service and schedule changes, RTS today announced that customers can now sign up to receive this information via text message and email alerts, and our email newsletter. October 04, 2016 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County To make it easier for customers to get the most up-to-date information about RTS news, events, routes, and service and schedule changes, RTS today announced that customers can now sign up to receive this information via text message and email alerts, and our email newsletter. Read more
Statement from RTS CEO Bill Carpenter on the Passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay News September 09, 2016 - RTS CEO Bill Carpenter released the following statement today on the passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay. September 09, 2016 in Monroe County RTS CEO Bill Carpenter released the following statement today on the passing of Assemblyman Bill Nojay. Read more
RTS Announces Schedule Changes as Students Prepare to Head Back to School News September 02, 2016 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced schedule changes that will be going into effect on Monday, September 5, just before students head back to school. Some of the schedule changes represent service that was provided during the last school year and is being resumed for the new school year, and some changes represent newly added or modified service. September 02, 2016 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced schedule changes that will be going into effect on Monday, September 5, just before students head back to school. Some of the schedule changes represent service that was provided during the last school year and is being resumed for the new school year, and some changes represent newly added or modified service. Read more
Western New York Flash and RTS Partner on Giveaway Night for Home Game on Saturday, July 23 News July 21, 2016 - RTS and the Western New York Flash announced today that as part of their partnership for the 2016 season, they will present a giveaway night at the Flash’s home game this Saturday, July 23. The first 1,000 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium will receive an RTS cell phone credit card holder, an RTS pen, and a free bus pass. July 21, 2016 in Monroe County RTS and the Western New York Flash announced today that as part of their partnership for the 2016 season, they will present a giveaway night at the Flash’s home game this Saturday, July 23. The first 1,000 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium will receive an RTS cell phone credit card holder, an RTS pen, and a free bus pass. Read more
RGRTA Board of Commissioners Announces Officers for the Next Year News June 23, 2016 - The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) announced their slate of officers for the next year following today’s board meeting and annual meeting. At the end of the annual meeting and after 12 years on the Board and six years as Chairman, James Redmond submitted his resignation from the Board. Geoffrey Astles of Ontario County was elected to serve as RGRTA Board Chairman. June 23, 2016 in Monroe County The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) announced their slate of officers for the next year following today’s board meeting and annual meeting. At the end of the annual meeting and after 12 years on the Board and six years as Chairman, James Redmond submitted his resignation from the Board. Geoffrey Astles of Ontario County was elected to serve as RGRTA Board Chairman. Read more
RTS Announces Service Changes to Provide Customers with More Consistent and Efficient Service News June 23, 2016 - Service changes that will go into effect on Monday, June 27, 2016, making it easier for customers to enjoy the ride. The new and modified routes will provide customers with more consistent, efficient and reliable service. June 23, 2016 in Monroe County Service changes that will go into effect on Monday, June 27, 2016, making it easier for customers to enjoy the ride. The new and modified routes will provide customers with more consistent, efficient and reliable service. Read more
RTS Focuses on the Value of Public Transit on ROC Transit Day News June 17, 2016 - RTS is celebrating ROC Transit Day by focusing on the value of public transit in our community. By connecting our customers to jobs, education, health care, shopping and recreational activities, RTS is playing an important role in the community’s fight against poverty and ongoing efforts to support job growth and strengthen the economy. June 17, 2016 in Monroe County RTS is celebrating ROC Transit Day by focusing on the value of public transit in our community. By connecting our customers to jobs, education, health care, shopping and recreational activities, RTS is playing an important role in the community’s fight against poverty and ongoing efforts to support job growth and strengthen the economy. Read more
RTS Announces Detour and Service Information for the Lilac Run 5K and 10K Races News May 13, 2016 - Due to road closures and restrictions for the Lilac Run 5K and 10K races, RTS announced today the following detour and service information that will be in effect on Sunday, May 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 13, 2016 in Monroe County Due to road closures and restrictions for the Lilac Run 5K and 10K races, RTS announced today the following detour and service information that will be in effect on Sunday, May 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more
RTS, Xerox Thank Governor Cuomo and State Legislators for Providing Funding for Expanded Bus Service News April 22, 2016 - At a tour of the new Xerox call center in Webster earlier today, Xerox and RTS expressed their thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo and our local representatives to the New York State Legislature for providing funding for commuter express service to the call center. RTS is reinstating service around the 11:00 p.m. window during the week to support the evening and overnight shifts at the call center and is adding four new trips per day on the weekend. April 22, 2016 in Monroe County At a tour of the new Xerox call center in Webster earlier today, Xerox and RTS expressed their thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo and our local representatives to the New York State Legislature for providing funding for commuter express service to the call center. RTS is reinstating service around the 11:00 p.m. window during the week to support the evening and overnight shifts at the call center and is adding four new trips per day on the weekend. Read more